The film follows Theseus (Cavill), a young warrior who leads his men into battle against immortal Greek gods.

Production is slated to begin in April and wrap in June.

Kellan – who plays vampire Emmett Cullen in "The Twilight Saga" franchise – will next be seen in the big screen reboot of "A Nightmare On Elm Street," starring Jackie Earle Haley as Freddie Krueger. "Elm Street" hits theaters on April 30.